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Overview |
Hampton University | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Hampton, VA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,286 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamptonu.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampton University | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,198 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,198 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,421 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,710 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
Hampton University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,009 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 11,177 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1220 | 1070/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampton University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampton University | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hampton University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Hampton University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Hampton University | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Hampton University is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 1,826 students)
Hampton University vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampton University or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 27.9% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at Roanoke College than Hampton University ($33,510.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roanoke College than Hampton University ($29,169 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 18.3% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($12,986 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Hampton University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 163.9% larger than aid received Hampton University ($36,176 vs. $13,710)
Hampton University vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampton University or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Hampton University .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 72 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
Hampton University vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampton University or Roanoke College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Roanoke College and Hampton University.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Hampton University (69% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $46,900)
- Roanoke College and Hampton University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roanoke College and Hampton University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/